Nostalgia Date Nut Loaves
Transport your taste buds back in time with these charming Nostalgia Date Nut Loaves, a delightful mini loaf recipe that’s brimming with warmth and old-fashioned charm. These moist, tender loaves feature the natural sweetness of softened chopped dates, balanced with the nutty crunch of walnuts, creating a perfectly textured slice every time. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, these loaves come together with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and a touch of vanilla. The bubbling reaction of baking soda and boiling water softens the dates, infusing the batter with a delicate, caramel-like richness. Baked in mini loaf pans, they’re ideal for gifting, portioned snacks, or a cozy treat with your afternoon coffee. Perfect for nostalgic baking enthusiasts and lovers of classic flavors, these date nut loaves are destined to become a cherished family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chopped dates
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
- 1 as needed Cooking spray or butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour four mini loaf pans, or coat them with cooking spray, and set aside.
Place the chopped dates in a medium heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over them and sprinkle with the baking soda. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to soften the dates.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until smooth and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl with the creamed mixture, beating until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the softened date mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the chopped walnuts, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
Evenly divide the batter among the prepared mini loaf pans, filling each pan about 2/3 full.
Place the pans onto the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a loaf comes out clean.
Remove the pans from the oven and allow the loaves to cool in their pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing or serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.2 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 297 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.0 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 209 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
